The Classic Center

The Classic Center Located in downtown Athens, Ga, The Classic Center is an award-winning convention center, Theatre, arena and outdoor pavilion.
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The Classic Center is northeast Georgia's premier award winning convention center and performing arts theatre. Located in the heart of downtown Athens, Georgia, The Classic Center provides unique meeting space, outstanding special events services and a wide range of entertainment options, making this unconventional convention center the choice for conferences, meetings and special events!

🍷 Get your Athens Wine Weekend tickets now! Sip and sample incredible wine and cooking artistry during this weekend of e...
11/25/2024

🍷 Get your Athens Wine Weekend tickets now! Sip and sample incredible wine and cooking artistry during this weekend of exquisite taste in Downtown Athens, February 7-9.

New this year - enjoy discounted general admission tickets to fan-favorite events Athens Wine Weekend and Athens Beer Fest when purchased together. The Pours & Pints package is the perfect gift for the wine and beer lover in your life - or for yourself!

Tickets and info at https://classiccenter.com/312/Athens-Wine-Weekend 🎟️

✨ Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland, brin...
11/25/2024

✨ Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland, bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season with Irish Christmas in America - The Show! See you December 10!

Tickets available at https://classiccenter.com/1667/Irish-Christmas-in-America 🎟️

❄️ You may have heard, but Athens On Ice is back! Join us for Athens on Ice Public Ice Skating at the 440 Foundry Pavili...
11/25/2024

❄️ You may have heard, but Athens On Ice is back! Join us for Athens on Ice Public Ice Skating at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center and enjoy fun for the whole family. December skate sessions are on sale now at https://classiccenter.com/272/Athens-on-Ice-Public-Ice-Skating ⛸️

Thank you for joining us last Friday for A Magical Cirque Christmas in The Classic Center Theatre! What a great start to...
11/23/2024

Thank you for joining us last Friday for A Magical Cirque Christmas in The Classic Center Theatre! What a great start to the holiday season! ✨🎁

What was your favorite part of the show?

11/22/2024

Thousands of students make their way to Athens, GA, each year. Groups such as the Technology Student Association (TSA), Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) aim to develop leadership and career skills for their members, helping students hone in on productive career paths well before they have to choose what happens post-graduation.

Athens Community Career Academy students can take part in the Hotel and Hospitality Management Pathway or the Entertainm...
11/21/2024

Athens Community Career Academy students can take part in the Hotel and Hospitality Management Pathway or the Entertainment, Sports, and Events Management Pathway. The Classic Center facility will be used as a learning lab for students taking these courses to understand how the industry started, how trends can become new standards, and how customer service ultimately affects profitability.

Learn more about community outreach at The Classic Center at ClassicCenter.com!

11/20/2024

Students interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at the hospitality industry have the opportunity through The Classic Center’s Hospitality Careers Academy. HCA provides attendees with hands-on learning when planning an event. Students will gain experience in hospitality, marketing, culinary, event planning, stage production, and more.

Learn more about Hospitality Careers Academy at ClassicCenter.com!

The Bread for Life students have been working hard on their semester project and have installed their Giving Tree in The...
11/20/2024

The Bread for Life students have been working hard on their semester project and have installed their Giving Tree in The Classic Center's lobby. 🎄🎁

The long-standing collaboration between Bread for Life and The Classic Center strengthens their shared mission to boost Athens' economy by developing young talent. By preparing 16 to 21-year-olds for careers in hospitality during this 15-week program, they are building a workforce that is skilled, responsible, and adaptable. Together, they are investing in the next generation to become motivated professionals ready to contribute to the local community.

Learn more about Bread for Life at ClassicCenter.com!

11/19/2024

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for the Performing Arts Scholarship, Visual Arts Scholarship, and Paul T. Hospitality Education Fund! Hear what former scholarship recipients have to say about the scholarship program. 🎭📖

Join us on Sunday, November 24 in The Classic Center Grand Hall for Banquet of Blessings, a free community Thanksgiving ...
11/19/2024

Join us on Sunday, November 24 in The Classic Center Grand Hall for Banquet of Blessings, a free community Thanksgiving Feast presented by The Pollack Family Foundation. More information at PollackFamilyFoundation.Com! 🦃

Banquet of Blessings12 Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor,...

11/18/2024

For American Education Week, we want to highlight the importance of our students on the growth and prosperity of our communities. Here at The Classic Center, we believe that investing in students and our workforce can propel the Athens community forward. 🏫

11/17/2024

📖 Happy American Education Week! Stay tuned this week for lots of content about how The Classic Center works to bolster education in the community through programs within our building.

The Classic Center's annual Breakfast with Santa is only one month away! During this morning of fun, little ones will ha...
11/14/2024

The Classic Center's annual Breakfast with Santa is only one month away! During this morning of fun, little ones will have the chance to tell Santa their Christmas wishes, create holiday crafts, enjoy a full breakfast buffet, and spread Christmas cheer. 🎄

Learn more at https://classiccenter.com/1664/Breakfast-with-Santa

11/14/2024

✨ Join us tomorrow night for a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages with A Magical Cirque Christmas at The Classic Center Theatre! Tickets are still available at https://classiccenter.com/1668/A-Magical-Cirque-Christmas 🎟️ Get yours before it's too late!

What an awesome night with John Crist and a packed crowd last Friday at The Classic Center Theatre! 🎤
11/13/2024

What an awesome night with John Crist and a packed crowd last Friday at The Classic Center Theatre! 🎤

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Georgia Association of School Business Officials for the first time. We en...
11/12/2024

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Georgia Association of School Business Officials for the first time. We enjoyed having you, GASBO! 🍎

🪕 New event announcement! 🪕An Evening with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings is coming to The Classic Center Theatre on Apr...
11/11/2024

🪕 New event announcement! 🪕An Evening with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings is coming to The Classic Center Theatre on April 3, 2025! Recently honored by Americana Music Association with a Lifetime Achievement for Songwriting, this is a night you won't want to miss. Tickets on sale this Friday at 10:00 a.m. 🎟️

More event and presale info on our website: https://classiccenter.com/1702/Gillian-Welch-David-Rawlings

Our views just got even better! Thank you to Kate Lynn Lewis for working so hard on this beautiful new mural on The Clas...
11/05/2024

Our views just got even better! Thank you to Kate Lynn Lewis for working so hard on this beautiful new mural on The Classic Center Parking Deck located on Foundry Street!

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Athens, GA
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The Classic Center is northeast Georgia's premier award winning convention center and performing arts theatre. Located in the heart of downtown Athens, Georgia, The Classic Center provides unique meeting space, outstanding special events services and a wide range of entertainment options, making this unconventional convention center the choice for conferences, meetings and special events! The Classic Center is under the auspices of The Classic Center Authority (CCA), a political subdivision of the state government, created on March 10, 1988, as enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. The five-member CCA board of directors is appointed by the Athens-Clarke County Commission.

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